A Yule Log is a part of Yule or Christmas traditions in many European cultures. Like most traditions it has pagan roots. A large wooden log (usually oak or ash) is decorated, sacred and then …
Category: nature crafts
In addition to my Bird Feeders I showed you last time (look here >>) I also made a rustic Willow Birdhouse. For this birdhouse you will need long, thin willow branches. They should be soaked …
Winter has nearly arrived and we have started to place our Bird Feeders outside. It’s always so lovely to watch the various birds the feeders attract. I had some leftover willow branches from a previous …
There is a really cool and simple alternative to carved Halloween Pumpkins. – Drilled Halloween Pumpkins! Fun, easy and fast! This year we had so many decorative gourds in our garden, I wanted to …
After I did my baked cornucopia (horn of plenty) I wanted something that lasted a little longer. So I tried a little willow weaving and made a cornucopia that I can’t eat! 🙂 Basketry always …
Once I found out how to preserve autumn leaves, I wanted to make some seasonal crafts with it. This colorful autumn wreath is what I came up with: How to make it:
Once the autumn leaves are falling it’s time to prune trees and shrubs. You can use some of the materials to make nice rustic decorations, like wreaths or grow supports for your garden. This tutorial …
What I love most about fall are the colorful autumn leaves! It’s a pity that they don’t last very long once you collect them. – Or do they? There is a simple trick to preserve …
Autumn is here and with it the harvest season! And what would be more fitting than making (or baking in this case) a cornucopia! A cornucopia, or horn of plenty, is a symbol of abundance …
I like to make crafts with natural materials. When we cut down trees or bushes, I always keep some branches do make some kind of decoration. Most of the time, it will turn out to …